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KR53 VHO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,201 mi
Last recorded109,201 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 109,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ***BORDERLINE *** (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,372 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,036 miles

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,026 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,666 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,306 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 74,306 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,346 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 64,342 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,628 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,287 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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KR53 VHO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR53 VHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KR53 VHO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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